Oncology Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

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Oncology Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

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  • Date posted

    September 21, 2026

  • Closing date

    November 5, 2026

  • Location

    Melbourne

  • Salary

    $88,000 - $105,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Nursing & ADAC Chemotherapy Competency

  • Experience

    2-5 Years

Description

Job Overview & Organization Mission

Cabrini Health Malvern is recruiting an Oncology Registered Nurse to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy and immunotherapy infusions.

Cabrini Health is looking for a skilled Oncology Registered Nurse to join our busy Day Oncology Infusion Centre in Malvern. You will administer antineoplastic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and supportive blood products to cancer patients in an empathetic, modern environment.

As a key member of the team at Cabrini Health in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Position Quick Summary

  • Role Title: Oncology Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
  • Hiring Employer: Cabrini Health
  • Primary Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Career Level: Mid Level
  • Target Remuneration: AU$88,000 – AU$105,000 per year + 11.5% Superannuation

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

  • Administer intravenous: Administer intravenous chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies adhering to eviQ protocols.
  • Access, flush,: Access, flush, and maintain Central Venous Access Devices (PICC lines, port-a-caths, and Hickman catheters).
  • Assess and: Assess and manage chemotherapy-induced side effects (nausea, neutropenia, febrile episodes).
  • Provide compassionate: Provide compassionate education and psychological support to cancer patients and their families.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Cabrini Health, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

  • Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing & ADAC Chemotherapy Competency.
  • Relevant Experience: Minimum 2-5 Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
  • Current unconditional registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
  • Current Antineoplastic Drug Administration Course (ADAC) certification or equivalent oncology competency.
  • Minimum 2 years acute clinical oncology or hematology nursing experience.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Chemotherapy Administration ADAC Certified CVAD / PICC Lines Oncology Nursing AHPRA RN Cancer Care

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Cabrini Health, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

  • Competitive Remuneration: AU$88,000 – AU$105,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
  • Salary $88,000 – $105,000 + 11.5% super + not-for-profit salary packaging saving thousands in tax.
  • Day oncology hours: Monday to Friday day shifts with no night duties.
  • Malvern location with on-site staff parking and close proximity to public transport.
  • Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
  • Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Cabrini Health

Cabrini Health is a leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare service renowned for world-class oncology and cancer research.

Cabrini Health is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Cabrini Health careers gateway.

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